Grant Administrator II

Texas A&M University System; College Station (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid vacation

Retirement plan

Tuition assistance

Wellness programs

Job summary

The Texas A&M University System Offices is seeking a Grant Administrator II to provide expert writing, editing, and proposal development support for faculty and research teams across TAMUS institutions. The role aims to improve proposal quality, competitiveness, and funding success rates.

As part of the Research Development Office, you will draft proposals, coordinate timelines, and deliver trainings to strengthen grantsmanship.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Five years of grant writing, scientific editing, or research communications experience.

Responsibilities

• Draft, edit, and refine proposal narratives for federal, foundation, and industry sponsors.
• Collaborate with faculty to articulate compelling research impact, innovation, and broader impacts.
• Review proposals for compliance with sponsor guidelines and evaluation criteria.
• Develop boilerplate content, institutional descriptions, and shared proposal resources.
• Coordinate proposal timelines and writing schedules.
• Provide writing workshops and grantsmanship training.
• Support development of white papers, concept papers, and strategic research communications.
• Maintain quality assurance processes for major proposal submissions.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Exceptional writing

Editing

Project management

Multitasking

Collaborative

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business

5 years grant writing / editing experience

Tools

Word processing

Spreadsheet applications

Job description

Job Description

The System Offices is one of several system members within the Texas A&M University System representing one of the largest systems of higher education in the nation, with a network of 12 universities, a comprehensive health science center, eight state agencies, Texas A&M – Fort Worth and the Texas A&M - RELLIS Campus. The Texas A&M University System mission is to provide education, conduct research, commercialize technology, offer training, and deliver services for the people of Texas and beyond.

Job Title

Grant Administrator II

Agency

Texas A&M University System Offices

Department

Research Development Office

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

The System Offices is one of several system members within the Texas A&M University System representing one of the largest systems of higher education in the nation, with a network of 12 universities, a comprehensive health science center, eight state agencies, Texas A&M – Fort Worth and the Texas A&M - RELLIS Campus. The Texas A&M University System mission is to provide education, conduct research, commercialize technology, offer training, and deliver services for the people of Texas and beyond.

The System Offices, within the Texas A&M University System, provides an outstanding benefits package including, but not limited to: competitive health benefits; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; a defined benefit retirement plan to include an employer contribution through Teachers Retirement System of Texas (TRS); if applicable, a defined contribution retirement plan to include an employer contribution through an approved ORP vendor: additional voluntary tax deferred annuity (TDA) options; tuition assistance; and wellness programs to promote work/life balance.

Salary

Commensurate with experience.

Job Description Summary

The Professional Grant Writer and Research Editor provides expert writing, editing, and proposal development support for faculty and research teams across TAMUS institutions, improving proposal quality, competitiveness, and funding success rates.

Responsibilities

• Draft, edit, and refine proposal narratives for federal, foundation, and industry sponsors.


• Collaborate with faculty to articulate compelling research impact, innovation, and broader impacts.


• Review proposals for compliance with sponsor guidelines and evaluation criteria.


• Develop boilerplate content, institutional descriptions, and shared proposal resources.


• Coordinate proposal timelines and writing schedules.


• Provide writing workshops and grantsmanship training.


• Support development of white papers, concept papers, and strategic research communications.


• Maintain quality assurance processes for major proposal submissions.


• Other duties as assigned.

Education And Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or equivalent combination of education and experience.


• Five years of grant writing, scientific editing, or research communications experience.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Demonstrated success with funded federal proposals.


• Exceptional writing, editing, and project management skills.


• Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications.


• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

Other Requirements

This is a security-sensitive position and is restricted to U.S. citizens and legal permanent residents only. Only complete applications will be considered for employment at The Texas A&M System Offices. Incomplete job application data could result in your application being rejected without an option to reapply. A cover letter and resume may be required in addition to a completed employment application.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.